Babysitting The Amnesiac Lycan King

King Novel 5

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The walk to Gamma Abel's office feels longer than it should, mouly because my

brain won't shut up

Why am I doing this again?

I'm halfway down the hall when the answer hits me guilt. Stupid, nagging, bleeding-heart guilt.

It doesn't matter that I don't know who Enoch really is. It doesn't matter that his aura practically screams danger, even with the amnesia. Nope. My conscience has decided I'm responsible for him, which is just great.

"He'll leave when his wound heals, and his memory comes back," I mutter under my breath. "That's the deal. Taryn. You're not running a charity."

The sound of raised voices spills out of Gamma Abel's office as I approach. I slow my steps, my stomach sinking when I recognize Kallias's sharp tone.

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and you're just going to let that rogue stay?" he snaps. "Do you have any idea who he might be? What his intentions

I roll my eyes. Of course, Kallias is throwing a fit

When I step into the office, he's pacing like a caged animal, his hands gesturing wildly as he rants. Gamma Abel, on the other hand, looks like he's two seconds away from throwing himself out the window.

"Gamma," Kallias says, slamming his hands down on the desk. "This is a risk we can't afford to take."

The Gamma doesn't respond. He just rubs his temples, muttering something under his breath that sounds a lot like a prayer for patience.

I'll handle it," Gamma Abel finally says, his tone weary.

"No need," I chime in, stepping fully into the room. "I'm already here."

Kallias spins around, his blue eyes narrowing when they land on me. "You-"

"Hi, I interrupt, brushing past him to stand in front of Camma Abel's desk.

"Perfect timing," the Gamma mutters, rubbing his temples. "We were just talking about you."

"Always a pleasure," I say dryly, sliding into the room.

Kallias turns to me, all sharp edges and fury. "Get that rogue out. Now"

I ignore him, planting myself in front of the Gamma's desk. "Enoch's my boyfriend."

The room falls silent. For a second, I think I've pulled it off. Then Kallias laughs, sharp and mean. "Boyfriend: That's the best you've got?"

"Jealous?" I shoot back, tilting my head.

He steps closer, his jaw ticking. "You're delusional if you think anyone's buying that."

"Taryn," Gamma Abel is clearly stressed now. "Please tell me you have a logical explanation for all of this."

"I do, I say, smiling sweetly. "Ha, let's hear it," Kallias chuckles to himself.

I ignore him, turning my full attention to Gammabel. “He ran away from his p

pack to see me," I say, my voice breaking

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slightly as I fake a smile. It's it's so romantic"

Camma Abel looks suspicious. Kallias looks like he wants to punch something- probably me.

"And where exactly is he from Gamma Abel asks, leaning forward.

"ThTcramble

scramble for something, anything "The Midnight Pack."

Kallias barks out a laugh. "The Midnight Pack doesn't have rogues. Try again, Taryn

Kallias," I snap, spinning to lace him. "Not everyone runs their pack like

through our banter. He eyes me for a

pull out the

letting my shoulders slump as I fake a sob. "He loves me, Gamma. And after

up for it.” through—after Kallias rejected me- I shoot Kallias a pointed

sighs, rubbing

the kind of look that says I don't get paid enough for

nod, pulling out my best wide-eyed, tragic expression. "He loves me,

stay away. And considering my track record with relationships-"I glance pointedly at Kallias. "You

got the weight of the world on his shoulders. “Fine. I'll inform the Alpha and Luna, but this is on you, Taryn. One wrong move, and he's

say, already

Kallias snaps, stepping in front of me. "This isn't over. My parents won't allow

murmur becomes low and dangerous. "Accepting pack members is my jurisdiction, Kallias. If you go behind my back on this, you'll be directly

doesn't argue. Instead, he storms out, slamming the door behind him

walls shake.

a beat, then wipe a fake tear from my cheek. "Thanks, Gamma.

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like, "You're lucky I'm fond of

voices drawing my attention. A crowd. of pack members is gathered near the fountain, their backs turned to me as they stare at

center.

the hell now?" I mutter,

crowd, shoving past bodies until I reach

Enoch.

center, soaked in what looks-and smells-like mop water. Kallias's friends are surrounding him, smirking as one of them kicks at his leg and his bandaged

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Chapter 5

that one of

Pack mark, another

with disgust.

doesn't react. He just crouches there, one arm shielding his face, the other bracing himself on the ground. His

flies to my mouth, a gasp

it!" I shout,

the crowd parting slightly as the group

me.

you gonna do about it, Omega?" one

I don't think I

to find out," I growl, stepping

eyes flicker up to meet mine from afar, and for the

A spark

I whisper, my voice cracking. My hands tremble as I reach out to him, wiping mop water off his face like

wrong?" His voice is so calm it almost sounds curious, like he's asking about the

freeze, my

tilting his head slightly,

laugh, though it comes out shaky. "I'm not

stares at me,

in that same neutral, detached tone, he asks,

from the crowd falter, replaced by an oppressive silence. It's the same pressure that made Kallias step back in

what kind of man exactly have I

how he's

tightens, my instincts screaming to submit. I don't know what monster he is, but he's a force no one should

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